Article created by: Dominyka Proškėnaitė

Our home is our sanctuary—the place where we spend much of our time and unwind from the outside world. It’s only natural to want to love what we’re surrounded by and to create the kind of atmosphere that feels right.

Bringing those ideas to life can be expensive, but some determined people choose to take it into their own hands. In the DIYUK community on Reddit, British DIYers proudly share their most impressive before-and-after projects. Scroll down to see their transformations and maybe find some inspiration for your own home.

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#1

Freshened Up The Stairs In My Ex Council Hose. :) First Time Home Owner

Before and after stair renovation showing a DIY home improvement project with new carpet and runner installation.

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    My Dad Went With A Creative Approach To Covering A Gap In His Skirting Board Where A Radiator Was Removed

    Before and after images showing a creative home renovation project adding a small door to cover pipes in a hardwood floor corner.

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    #3

    Under Stairs Storage

    Partially renovated staircase with exposed structure and new carpet, showcasing home renovation and DIY effort.

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    #4

    I Made A Built In Bed For My Daughter

    Empty room transformed with custom-built bed and wardrobe showcasing impressive home renovation results.

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    #5

    4 Day Weekend So Finally Got Around To Improving The Wc

    Before and after photo of a renovated bathroom showcasing DIY home renovation with wallpaper and new fixtures.

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    #6

    Bought A New Gaff And Thought I’d Spruce Up The Floors A Bit

    Parquet floor renovation showing before and after results of people putting time and effort into renovating their homes.

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    #7

    Found These Victorian Tiles Under Our Carpet!

    Before and after photo of a home renovation showing a DIY tiled floor transformation with amazing results.

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    #8

    I Made A Gate!

    Wrought iron gate before and after renovation showing impressive DIY home renovation results.

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    #9

    Hallway And Living Room Glow Up!

    Before and after view of a home renovation showing a transformed staircase and entrance with updated design and finishes.

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    #10

    Before And After

    Before and after home renovation showing a hallway transformation with fresh paint, new flooring, and updated lighting fixtures.

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    #11

    Budget Bathroom Renovation Complete

    Before and after bathroom renovation showing effort in home DIY with new wallpaper, paint, and updated fixtures.

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    #12

    Pebbledash Removal

    Side-by-side before and after photos showing a home renovation with improved brick facade and window updates.

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    #13

    How It Started vs. How It's Going!

    Before and after images showing a home renovation project with updated bathtub faucets and clean tiled walls.

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    #14

    Solar Log Store

    Before and after photos of a DIY renovated wood storage shed with solar panels on the roof by a home.

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    #15

    I Was Thinking Of Replacing My Front Door But Ended Up Painting It For Just £30 Instead

    Before and after images showing home renovation efforts with new front doors as part of DIY home improvement projects.

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    #16

    Just Some Shelves, But Quite Proud Of The Result

    Floating wooden shelves with plants, framed photos, and audio equipment showcasing a home renovation DIY project.

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    #17

    Self Build Garden Room/Office

    Before and after photos of a home renovation project showing DIY construction and a modern finished room exterior.

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    #18

    4 Months Later, Its Almost Finished

    Before and after home renovation showing a transformed living room with new flooring and lighting after DIY effort.

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    #19

    Ruined Potting Shed To Garden Hideaway

    Before and after photos showing a home renovation project with improved windows, flooring, and cozy living space.

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    #20

    Success! My Wife Didn't Believe I Could, But I Did

    Before and after photos showing a DIY home renovation with organized shelving and a custom wooden countertop.

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    #21

    One Of Our Lockdown 1 Projects. Convert The Useless Corner Under The Stairs Into A Shoe Drawer!

    Under-stair storage drawer filled with shoes, showcasing clever home renovation organization and space-saving design.

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    #22

    Gave The Kitchen A New Face-Lift. Only Took About £250 And A Weekend. Feeling Chuffed

    Before and after home renovation showing a kitchen transformed with blue cabinets and detailed tile backsplash.

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    #23

    The Dreaded Hall/Stairs/Landing Project That's Been On The Cards For 5 Years

    Before and after home renovation showing a stylish hallway with navy paneling, new carpeted stairs, and updated flooring details.

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    #24

    DIY Home Office Garage Conversion

    Before and after home renovation showing a transformed garage into a stylish and functional gaming workspace.

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    #25

    Took Me 3 Months To Complete The Bathroom

    Before and after photo of a home bathroom renovation showing impressive DIY remodeling and renovation results.

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    #26

    Not A Trades Person, But I Had A Go At Building A Faux Chimney, I Think It Looks Alright. First Real Project I've Taken On Like This

    Living room renovation showing wooden framing in progress and completed cozy space with fireplace and TV setup.

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    #27

    Budget IKEA Fitted Wardrobes

    Before and after images showing a home renovation project with custom built-in green bedroom wardrobes.

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    #28

    First Attempt

    Before and after view of a DIY home renovation showing a transformed bathroom with modern tiles and fixtures.

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    #29

    Before And After

    Before and after photos showing a bathroom renovation with impressive DIY home renovation results.

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    #30

    Bedroom Makeover. Don't Look Too Closely!

    Room renovation process showing exposed floor joists before and a fully renovated living room after DIY home renovation.

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    #31

    1 Year Of Ownership

    Before and after photos of a home renovation showing impressive DIY home improvement results and added greenery.

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    #32

    I Began To Think I’d Never Get It Back To A Usable State!

    Before and after home renovation showing a bathroom transformation with new shower, flooring, and fixtures achieving amazing results.

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    #33

    Guys. It’s Habitable!!! I Did It!!

    Living room before and after DIY home renovation showing amazing results from time and effort invested.

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    #34

    So I Finally Finished My Project I Am So Bloody Happy. It's Not Perfect In A Few Places But I Did It Myself (Mostly) Thanks To This Sub. More Info In The Decription

    Before and after home renovation showing a demolished room transformed into a tidy, modern office space.

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    #35

    Driveway

    Before and after home renovation showing a driveway transformation with upgraded paving and improved curb appeal.

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    #36

    Update: I Know Some People Were Keen To See The Result Of My Tiler’s £400 Quote

    Before and after photos of a DIY home renovation showing a transformed modern kitchen with stylish cabinetry and lighting.

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    #37

    Stairwells And Stair Runners, You Say? Had My Protractor Out For This One

    Before and after home renovation showing upgraded staircase with new carpet runner and fresh white paint details.

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    #38

    Can’t Afford A New Kitchen Yet So Painted The Cabinets

    Before and after kitchen renovation showcasing impressive home renovation results achieved through DIY effort.

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    #39

    Novice Bathroom Glow Up

    Before and after photos showing a DIY home renovation transforming a bathroom with bright colors and patterned flooring.

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    #40

    Well I’m Pretty Happy With The Outcome! For A Bricky!

    Before and after home renovation showing a DIY wardrobe transformation with mirrors and fresh paint in a bedroom.

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    #41

    Finished Bathroom Renovation (Update From 4 Months Ago!)

    Before and after bathroom renovation showing impressive home renovation results achieved with time and effort.

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    #42

    Built-In Wardrobes

    Before and after photos of a home renovation showing a small room transformed with new walls, flooring, and built-in cabinetry.

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    #43

    Budget Kitchen Refresh, £106 On Mdf And Paint

    Before and after home renovation showing a kitchen transformed with white cabinets and updated decor.

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    #44

    Victorian Door Repair

    Before and after home renovation showing repaired door with new doorknob, highlighting DIY effort and amazing results in home improvement.

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    #45

    Cupboard To Small Shower Room. DIY

    Before and after photos of a home renovation project showing a demolished wall transformed into a stylish, updated bathroom.

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    #46

    Roof Terrace Refurb

    Side-by-side daytime and nighttime photos of a renovated balcony showcasing home renovation and DIY efforts.

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    #47

    New Windows

    Before and after images of DIY home renovation showing window frame replaced and upgraded for improved appearance and function

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    #48

    Front Room Renovation

    Before and after home renovation showing wooden floor removal and a fully renovated living room with new flooring and painted walls.

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    #49

    Before And After Of Fitting My Own Kitchen

    Before and after photos of a home renovation showing a kitchen transformed through time and effort into a modern, stylish space.

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    #50

    Painted Kitchen Cupboards. What Should I Do With Tiles?

    Before and after kitchen renovation showcasing DIY home improvement with gray tile flooring and updated cabinetry.


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